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Disconnected is a modern album that explores both philosophical and contemporary themes. Fates Warning has never been a band for listeners who want simple things, and in this album, despite perhaps a more direct approach compared to works like Apsog or Perfect Symmetry, there are still subtleties to grasp from the first to the last second.
Technically, there's no denying that the American trio knows their stuff, and how! But what is increasingly convincing is the performance of Ray Alder, who has left the higher territories to enrich the vocal lines described with pathos.
The recording quality is excellent, and adding to it all is the substantial contribution of a gentleman like Joey Vera on bass and vocals, and, in my opinion, the legendary Kevin Moore on keyboards (I still can't comprehend that he left the theater of dreams...).
Tracklist Lyrics Samples and Videos
04 Pieces of Me (04:24)
I'm lying broken under jagged pieces
Of burned out bridges
Suffocating, I can't breathe
No direction
I'm scattered in the breeze
Living on memories
Everywhere I look
As far as I can see
Broken promises, broken promises
Pieces of me, pieces of me
Pieces of me, pieces of me
I'm drowning, choking
Falling deeper into this
Black hole we call living
And I can't breathe
No connection
I'm scattered in the breeze
Living on memories
Everywhere I look
As far as I can see
Broken promises, broken promises
Pieces of me, pieces of me
Pieces of me, pieces of me
All that I remember now
Are people and shadows
All that I remember now
Are people and shadows
Everywhere I look
As far as I can see
Broken promises, broken promises
Pieces of me, pieces of me
Pieces of me, pieces of me
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By johnp1983
"Disconnected is a challenging and difficult album to understand... but it turns out to be dangerously perfect and also contains millions of variations and nuances on the theme."
"When you finish listening to 'Still Remains', you will be shocked and speechless."
By splinter
"The best of the album consists of the last three tracks, with 'Still Remains' truly adding weight thanks to Kevin Moore's presence."
"'Disconnected Part II' creates touching atmospheres, electronic sounds, and delightful harmonic sequences that stir emotions."
